GTG, 1799 dollar

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by ksparrow, Sep 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM.

  1. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    My first early dollar was a 1799, raw, with polished surfaces. Although it has retoned nicely over the years I have always wanted one in a graded holder, in particular one with the 15 stars reverse, a big whoopsie that the engraver tried to cover up by swelling the adjacent clouds. I believe this one is BB153, the "irregular date," which is pretty subtle, but the obverse diagnostics match up and it appears to be die state II as described by Bowers, when the die was close to failure and the reverse center struck up softly as a result. Sharp eyes will spot a rim issue on the rev next to U; this is a planchet imperfection not damage. I'll post the grade in a couple of days.
    1799 anacs obv.jpg 1799 anacs rev.jpg
     
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  3. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

  4. Lehigh96

    Lehigh96 Toning Enthusiast

    I will preface by saying I know absolutely zero about this series.

    VF30
     
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  5. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    I'll go with Mr. M on this one, VF-20. Nice coin.
     
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  6. Spark1951

    Spark1951 Accomplishment, not Activity

    VF30. Still has great detail retention, imo better than VF 20…Spark
     
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  7. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

  8. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

  9. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    Mr. M? ;)
     
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